Gregor Gorjanc

Gregor Gorjanc is a Professor of Selective Breeding at The Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh, where he leads the HighlanderLab focusing on population improvement through data science, genetics, and breeding. His academic journey began in Slovenia, earning an engineering degree in Animal Science (2003) and a PhD in Genetics (2010) from the University of Ljubljana, where he subsequently held a teaching position before moving to The Roslin Institute in 2013. His research encompasses three main areas: developing methods for genetics and breeding, designing and optimizing breeding programs, and analyzing phenotypic and genetic data to understand biology and improve populations. Gorjanc's expertise uniquely spans multiple domains, including data science, genetics, and breeding, with applications across diverse agricultural populations including animals, plants, and insects. His work at the HighlanderLab demonstrates his commitment to advancing selective breeding techniques through innovative approaches to population management and improvement.